Hampshire County Council by-elections announced for Winchester Eastgate and Yateley East & Blackwater Electoral Divisions

The names of the candidates nominated to stand for election will be published on 3 April 2025. 
 
Residents who have not registered to vote will need to do so by 11 April. You can register online, at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. 
 
Winchester City Council and Hart District Council are running the by-elections on behalf of Carolyn Williamson, the County Council's Chief Executive and Returning Officer.  

New applications for a postal vote must be made by 5pm on 14 April.  
 
Applications to vote by proxy must be made by 5pm on 23 April. 

Details of how to apply to vote by post or proxy and further information can be found via:
Elections and voting - Winchester City Council
Voting and elections | Hart District Council

Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on 1 May 2025. 
 
Photo identification is now needed to vote at a polling station. If you are planning to vote in person at a polling station, you will need to take photo identification with you. 

Information about registering to vote and what ID is accepted can be found on the Electoral Commission website - Voter ID | Electoral Commission